The National tribune., 1887-03-24
THE ROLL OF HONOR.
Gen. Rnsccrans,s nrlcr E,tahli.hIng II.

We have received numerous requests for the
publication OF Gen Rosccranss order establish
ing Roll of Honor" for the Army of the
Cumberland, ana take pleasure in reproducing
IL:
HEApQEs DEPARTMENT or THE CUNBERLASD /
MUEFRErsEoEO, Tenn, Feb. 10, 1868.
General Orders. No. 10.
10 establish a method Of pointing ont to this
army and the Nation those officers aud soldiers OF
tins command who shall Distinguish thcmsciNc-
by bravery in battle 10y courage, enterprise aud
suldlerly conduct; and also 10 promote the eli
cheney Of the service,
lt ls ordered that in every company in this army,
infantry, artillery aud cavalry included. there shall
hr kept ltu! of Honor on which shall be- entered
toe names ot Eve privales most distinguished for
bravery IA battle enterprise, endurance. soldlerly
conduct, and -kll la the of arms. Tive soldiers
entitled 10 this distinction Will Toe selected 10y the
non-commssiOned officers and priyaies la each
company, by ballot, approved 10y the company
commander.
la ev,ry regiment there shall be kept Rcgi-
mental Roll OF Honor. lu which shall De entered
the company rolls, aud, in addition thereto, the
names Of 10 Corporal, and 10 ~aTgegnts most dis
uuguishcd for like good qualities. These non
commissioned officers shall be- chosen 10y the com
missloned officers Of regiments. approved 10y rcEi
mental commanders. keglmcnial rolls shall be
announced in Tcgimcntal orders and copies for
warded 10 brigade aud department headquarters
without delay.
la every brigade there shall be kept a Brigade
Roll Of Honor, on which shall bc inscribed tie
rcgimcntaI rolls, and ia addition thereto, the names
OF four IeutCnants, four Captains, and two field
officers, below the rank Of Colonel most distin-
guishcd for galantry ia action. professional knowl-
edge slll, energy and zeal in ihe performance OF
duty. Brigade Rolls Of Honor shall be published
in Brigade General Orders, and copies sent to di-
vision and department headquarters.
Each army corps shall have a Roll OF Honor.
composed OF brigade Rolls, aud. ia addition thereto.
the names OF General, Field and StAH Officers Who
win especial distinction by noble and heroic con-
duct.
The name of any one on ,he Rolls Of Honor may
be stricken thcrClrom for mi~Conduc; for falling
below the standard 10y regimentai, brigade. diyis-
ion superior commanders. or 10y sentence OF
CUut5-NaIial Vacancies arising from these or
other causes shall be Immediately filed ian the
manner already prescribed. Whoever shall re-
ceiNe "A medal foT distinguished service shall have
his name placed on the Roll az Honor.
Officers, non commissioned officers and privates
may have their names placed upon the Rolls oi
Honor 10y the General commanding for particular
acts Of hcroism that may como under his obserya-
lion.
Each infantry and cavalary brigade shall imme-
diatey organize light battalion. TO bc formed
from the Rolls Oi Honor, as follows: three priyates
from each company. one commissioned officer,
two Sergeants aud three Corporals from each rcgi-
mCnt aud one field officer from each brigade. as
commander of the battalion, TO be selected accord
ing to the method designated in establishing ihe
Rolls Of Honor. The detail from each regiment
shall constitute a company.
This battalion shall be provided with the hest
riicd arms revolving arms if possible, and will be
mounted as soon rs practicable. II shall be always
kept full by selections made from brigade relsi-
mental or company Rolls Of Honor
Officers and soldiers may be dismissed from the
battalion for misconduct by it, commanding OIL
Ger, with the approval Of the brigade commander
OF 10y order Of "A superior commander.
The light battalion will be excused from pick Fl
duty, aud. when not ON detached service will bt
encamped at brigade headquarters. 10 must De
kept at all times iully armed and equipped and
provided with uatcr-proofs and shelter tents, aud
also. when required, Winter tents and the neces
sAry transportation.
These light haiiaiions win be looked upon as the
oite of the army. aud models for their profession
and from them will be expected such deeds of dar
ing and enterprise Will prove them worthy oi
the distinction conferred upon them, aud justify
the CHOICE of their companions
by command of Maj. .-Geu ROsEcEANs,
G.. GODDARD,
Official: Asst Adjt Gcn'l and Chief Of STAFF.